Last update Aug. 6, 2017

C8H17NO5

Compatible

Safe substance and/or breastfeeding is the best option.

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor which acts within the gastrointestinal tract without being absorbed, reducing intestinal absorption of glucose. Very low risk of hypoglycemia in monotherapy.

Miglitol is excreted in breast milk in minute quantities (Serrano 2014, Pfizer 2012, AEMPS 2009) reaching a relative dose much less than 1%.

Diet, exercise, and breastfeeding improve blood sugar levels.


See below the information of this related product:

  • Maternal Diabetes mellitus (Fairly safe. Mild or unlikely adverse effects. Compatible under certain circumstances. Follow-up recommended. Read Commentary.)

Alternatives

Suggestions made at e-lactancia are done by APILAM team of health professionals, and are based on updated scientific publications. It is not intended to replace the relationship you have with your doctor but to compound it. The pharmaceutical industry contraindicates breastfeeding, mistakenly and without scientific reasons, in most of the drug data sheets.

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Other names

C8H17NO5 is Miglitol in Molecular formula.

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Pharmacokinetics

Variable Value Unit
Oral Bioavail. 50 - 70 %
Molecular weight 207 daltons
Protein Binding < 4 %
VD 0.18 l/Kg
Tmax 2 - 3 hours
T½ 2 - 3 hours
Relative Dose 0.4 %

References

  1. Serrano Aguayo P, García de Quirós Muñoz JM, Bretón Lesmes I, Cózar León MV. Tratamiento de enfermedades endocrinológicas durante la lactancia. [Endocrinologic diseases management during breastfeeding.] Med Clin (Barc). 2015 Jan 20;144(2):73-9. Abstract

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